Session Summary: Have you got the idea that climate change and global warming are big issues? So.... why isn't more being done about it? Why don't governments like Canada's do something? Well, it is a really, really complicated issue! These simulations are designed to give you just a glimpse at all the factors that must be considered when creating policy that relates to the environment. Good luck!
What are we doing?: Playing games!
The first is about creating a sustainable society and making all the decisions about a developing town. How do you promote growth AND reduce your impact on the environment? Each attempt to develop your city consists of 150 turns. You are given a grade at the end. Use the teacher code below to send your score to Tait and Jones. You may submit higher scores on subsequent tries. Your highest score will be recorded on TUESDAY APRIL 3rd! http://www.electrocity.co.nz/Game/ Teacher Code - BT27159
The second is more in depth and puts you in control of the European Union. You must make policy decisions to continue to develop the Union while considering your impact on the environment. If you make too many unpopular choices you will be voted out of office and lose the game!
Session #6 - Climate Change Computer Simulations
Session Summary: Have you got the idea that climate change and global warming are big issues? So.... why isn't more being done about it? Why don't governments like Canada's do something? Well, it is a really, really complicated issue! These simulations are designed to give you just a glimpse at all the factors that must be considered when creating policy that relates to the environment. Good luck!
What are we doing?: Playing games!
The first is about creating a sustainable society and making all the decisions about a developing town. How do you promote growth AND reduce your impact on the environment? Each attempt to develop your city consists of 150 turns. You are given a grade at the end. Use the teacher code below to send your score to Tait and Jones. You may submit higher scores on subsequent tries. Your highest score will be recorded on TUESDAY APRIL 3rd!
http://www.electrocity.co.nz/Game/
Teacher Code - BT27159
The second is more in depth and puts you in control of the European Union. You must make policy decisions to continue to develop the Union while considering your impact on the environment. If you make too many unpopular choices you will be voted out of office and lose the game!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/climatechange/climate_challenge/
The third game is the simplest. Can you provide sufficient power and not break the budget? This is the same problem governments face all the time.
http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/powerup.html